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Time: WA Residents Smoke More Weed Than Officials Thought
Time reports that Washington residents smoke more weed than officials estimated, with new numbers more than doubling the old estimates.
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Law & PoliticsLink
Washington LCB Issues Recommendations for Medical Cannabis
Washington's Liquor Control Board released its official recommendations for medical cannabis regulations.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.12.18)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of December 18, 2013:
CannabusinessLink
RFID Journal: Colorado Readies System for Tracking Marijuana
RFID Journal gives a great description of Colorado's RFID (radio frequency identification) system for tracking marijuana from seed to sale.
Teen Drug Use Survey Figures Spark Marijuana Debate
All of the numbers are above the historic lows in teen drug use reported at the end of the Reagan-Bush era in the early 1990s, but well below the historic highs.
HempLink
Hemp Trade Alliance: Canadian Regulations Impeding Growth
Canadian regulations are restricting industry growth, according to the Hemp Trade Alliance.
The First 48, 7 Day THC Purge: Part 2 of 5
The first 48 hours of a tolerance break are so crucial. If I chipped and toked, my credibility and my THC purge experiment go right down the toilet...
Marijuana NewsLink
Higher Education Linked to Higher Support for Legalization
A new poll finds that higher education is linked to higher support for cannabis legalization.
Marijuana Arbitrarily Blamed for Young Man's Ruination
We all know we're in for quite a treat when the article starts with "James Alexander Kiesling seemingly had it all." Buckle up for this tale of cannabis woe
Nationwide Certification Program Launched for MMJ Industry
Independent certification will benefit patients, healthcare providers, and regulators implementing medical marijuana laws.
CannabusinessLink
Marijuana Banking Meeting Raises Hopes
Last Thursday's marijuana banking meeting in Washington DC has industry leaders in Colorado hopeful, but anxious.
Above the Influence? How About the Truth RE: Marijuana
I recently found myself perusing the cannabis page at Above The Influence. While I generally support the intention behind what they are trying to do...
WeedistsLink
7 Advocates Working for Marijuana Reform in New York City
BuzzFeed's Rachel Zarrell describes 7 big advocates that have been working hard for marijuana reform in New York City.
Fun, Music, and Cannabusiness at the Emerald Cup
The Emerald Cup, billed as “the world's only outdoor competition”, is all about cannabis growers and their organically grown outdoor-only products.
Marijuana NewsLink
NY Lawmaker Who Voted Against MMJ Invests In Pot
New York lawmaker Steve Katz, who voted against MMJ then got a ticket for possession, has joined the ArcView Group of investors.
Dabless in Seattle, 7 Day THC Purge: Part 1 of 5
With no love from the State, change seems inevitable and it don’t look good for dab town. I had to ask myself, “What if I woke up Dabless in Seattle?”
Marijuana NewsLink
Denver Decriminalizes Possession for Young Adults
Young adults (18-21) will no longer face criminal penalties for possession of cannabis in Denver, Colorado, though fines remain.
Cannabis 101: Booze vs Grass
an apples to apples comparison of weed to booze to help anyone teetering on the fence...